masslive.com topics: john-flynntag:topics.masslive.com,2015:tag/john-flynn2015-03-31T17:17:53ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceLawyers in ex-Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle's lawsuit seeking more time to prepare for trialtag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.147251142014-12-11T11:00:00Z2014-12-11T11:00:42ZDuring the June hearing, Neiman alluded to the animosity behind the lawsuit. After one of the lawyers suggested that reasonable people could "work things out" during discovery, Neiman quipped: "Well that's not going to happen here."Jack Flynn | jflynn@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jflynn413/index.html
During the June hearing, Neiman alluded to the animosity behind the lawsuit. After one of the lawyers suggested that reasonable people could "work things out" during discovery, Neiman quipped: "Well that's not going to happen here."
Former Westfield State administrator Robert Martin joins university's 11-member governing boardtag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.136568612014-08-15T22:36:00Z2014-08-15T22:37:00ZMartin, who was sworn in Aug. 8, is the latest addition to the board, which lost 7 members in the past year to resignations or term expirations.Jack Flynn | jflynn@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jflynn413/index.html
Martin, who was sworn in Aug. 8, is the latest addition to the board, which lost 7 members in the past year to resignations or term expirations.
Westfield State University trustee chairman John Flynn endorses Elizabeth Preston as the school's next presidenttag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.132883192014-06-27T10:22:37Z2014-06-27T10:23:42ZIn March, Flynn praised her leadership and steadying influence on a campus struggling with the fallout of Dobelle’s departure. Jack Flynn | jflynn@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jflynn413/index.html
In March, Flynn praised her leadership and steadying influence on a campus struggling with the fallout of Dobelle’s departure.
Westfield State University trustees approve student fee hike up to $430 for coming school yeartag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.132871662014-06-27T01:23:00Z2014-06-27T01:24:06ZStudent fees were frozen at all state schools last year, thanks to a $15 million appropriation by the Legislature; the extra funding was part of a so-called 50/50 initiative designed to reduce the financial burden on students and their families.Jack Flynn | jflynn@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jflynn413/index.html
Student fees were frozen at all state schools last year, thanks to a $15 million appropriation by the Legislature; the extra funding was part of a so-called 50/50 initiative designed to reduce the financial burden on students and their families.
Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office cites Westfield State University for violating public records lawstag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.132091632014-06-17T00:17:00Z2014-06-17T00:18:04ZFlynn objected to the request, saying he was a volunteer board member, not a paid employee. Garber then appealed to the Secretary of State’s public records division, which ruled in his favor in February. Jack Flynn | jflynn@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jflynn413/index.html
Flynn objected to the request, saying he was a volunteer board member, not a paid employee. Garber then appealed to the Secretary of State’s public records division, which ruled in his favor in February.
Westfield State University trustees considering $435 increase in student fees for next school yeartag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.131830682014-06-13T02:55:49Z2014-06-13T02:56:05ZWhile overall student costs at Westfield State are the lowest among state universities, school officials were hoping to avoid increasing fees for the second year in a row, Preston said.Jack Flynn | jflynn@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jflynn413/index.html
While overall student costs at Westfield State are the lowest among state universities, school officials were hoping to avoid increasing fees for the second year in a row, Preston said.
U.S. judge rejects mediation request in lawsuit filed by ex-Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle tag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.131705792014-06-11T21:33:00Z2014-06-11T21:36:03ZDobelle’s lawyer, Ross Garber of Hartford, said much of the evidence in the case has already been produced by Westfield State in response to subpoenas from the state attorney general and inspector general’s offices.Jack Flynn | jflynn@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jflynn413/index.html
Dobelle’s lawyer, Ross Garber of Hartford, said much of the evidence in the case has already been produced by Westfield State in response to subpoenas from the state attorney general and inspector general’s offices.
Defendants in lawsuit by ex-Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle to use expenses of his wife, son in their defensetag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.131681542014-06-11T18:03:00Z2014-06-11T18:45:57Z To prepare for the still-unscheduled trial, Judge Kenneth P. Neiman ordered both sides to disclose by June 4 sources of evidence they expect to use in the case.
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To prepare for the still-unscheduled trial, Judge Kenneth P. Neiman ordered both sides to disclose by June 4 sources of evidence they expect to use in the case.
Federal judge allows those sued by Evan Dobelle, ex-president of Westfield State University, more time to respond to lawsuit tag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.127377182014-04-24T18:48:00Z2014-04-24T18:48:34ZDobelle resigned on Nov. 8, amid two state investigations into his spending on domestic and international trips, hotels, restaurants, limousines and other items.Jack Flynn | jflynn@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jflynn413/index.html
Dobelle resigned on Nov. 8, amid two state investigations into his spending on domestic and international trips, hotels, restaurants, limousines and other items.
Westfield State University alumnus pledges $100,000 in scholarships if ex-president Evan Dobelle drops lawsuits against the schooltag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.126342942014-04-11T01:29:00Z2014-04-11T03:35:32ZThe school “appeared to be prostituting its principals,” said Walsh, adding he regained confidence in Westfield State’s leadership following Dobelle’s resignation in November. Jack Flynn | jflynn@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jflynn413/index.html
The school “appeared to be prostituting its principals,” said Walsh, adding he regained confidence in Westfield State’s leadership following Dobelle’s resignation in November.
Evan Dobelle's federal lawsuit advances against Westfield State University trustees, state education official Richard Freelandtag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.126252792014-04-10T00:17:00Z2014-04-10T00:18:03ZDobelle, once a celebrated scholastic ambassador who lifted the school from a college to a university, resigned in November after a public firestorm over questionable travel and use of university credit cardsStephanie Barry | sbarry@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/sbarry/index.html
Dobelle, once a celebrated scholastic ambassador who lifted the school from a college to a university, resigned in November after a public firestorm over questionable travel and use of university credit cards
Westfield State University trustees set meeting to discuss search for school's next presidenttag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.126136462014-04-08T22:52:30Z2014-04-08T22:52:28ZIn March, the Westfield State University Board of Trustes authorized interim President Elizabeth Preston to pay up to $1.5 million in Evan Dobelle-related legal expenses with funds from reserve accounts. Jack Flynn | jflynn@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jflynn413/index.html
In March, the Westfield State University Board of Trustes authorized interim President Elizabeth Preston to pay up to $1.5 million in Evan Dobelle-related legal expenses with funds from reserve accounts.
Westfield State University will launch search for new president in April at the earliest tag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.123534242014-03-04T22:09:07Z2014-03-04T23:23:55ZNo charges have been filed against Dobelle, and the results of investigations by the state inspector general and attorney general’s offices have not been made public.
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No charges have been filed against Dobelle, and the results of investigations by the state inspector general and attorney general’s offices have not been made public.
Westfield State University trustees approve $900,000 for legal bills from investigations of ex-President Evan Dobelletag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.123442392014-03-04T03:05:00Z2014-03-04T03:05:28Z WESTFIELD – Westfield State University trustees Monday approved using $900,000 in reserve funds to pay legal bills from two state investigations into spending by ex-president Evan S. Dobelle. The trustees voted 6-0 to transfer funds from reserve accounts to...Jack Flynn | jflynn@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jflynn413/index.html
WESTFIELD – Westfield State University trustees Monday approved using $900,000 in reserve funds to pay legal bills from two state investigations into spending by ex-president Evan S. Dobelle. The trustees voted 6-0 to transfer funds from reserve accounts to...
Hampden petitions Massachusetts Gaming Commission to be designated 'surrounding community' to MGM casino in Springfieldtag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.119844262014-01-14T01:30:00Z2014-01-14T08:43:58ZHampden Selectmen Chairman John Flynn said the Connecticut border town would be impacted by increased traffic from the Nutmeg state if a casino is built in Springfield.Patrick Johnson | pjohnson@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/pjohnson413/index.html
Hampden Selectmen Chairman John Flynn said the Connecticut border town would be impacted by increased traffic from the Nutmeg state if a casino is built in Springfield.
Top 10 stories of 2013: Westfield State University president Evan Dobelle makes an abrupt departuretag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf/865.118807822013-12-29T10:30:33Z2013-12-29T10:30:54ZEvan Dobelle's resignation as Westfield State University president, announced in an e-mail, was hardly a surprise, given the two state investigations into Dobelle's spending and his public brawl with Massachusetts Higher Education Commissioner Richard Freeland.Jack Flynn | jflynn@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jflynn413/index.html
Evan Dobelle's resignation as Westfield State University president, announced in an e-mail, was hardly a surprise, given the two state investigations into Dobelle's spending and his public brawl with Massachusetts Higher Education Commissioner Richard Freeland.
Former Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle files new allegations in his lawsuit against the university tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf/865.118780512013-12-26T11:15:35Z2013-12-26T13:25:49ZThe new complaint also points out that Westfield State’s 2013 audit found no evidence of fraud and confirmed the school’s strong fiscal state under Dobelle’s leadership. Jack Flynn | jflynn@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jflynn413/index.html
The new complaint also points out that Westfield State’s 2013 audit found no evidence of fraud and confirmed the school’s strong fiscal state under Dobelle’s leadership.
Westfield State University presidential search to replace Evan Dobelle expected to start in Januarytag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf/865.118622342013-12-23T18:25:15Z2013-12-23T18:25:15Z7 weeks after President Evan Dobelle's departure, the search for Westfield State University's next president will begin, and students, teachers, administrators, staff and alumni will be consulted at the start of the search process.Jack Flynn | jflynn@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jflynn413/index.html
7 weeks after President Evan Dobelle's departure, the search for Westfield State University's next president will begin, and students, teachers, administrators, staff and alumni will be consulted at the start of the search process.
Former Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle seeks court approval to file new information in his lawsuit against WSU trusteestag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.117818172013-12-07T00:57:19Z2013-12-07T02:21:15ZThe request comes one week after Higher Education Commissioner Richard M. Freeland and 3 trustees asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit, claiming that Dobelle voluntarily resigned his post in November. Jack Flynn | jflynn@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jflynn413/index.html
The request comes one week after Higher Education Commissioner Richard M. Freeland and 3 trustees asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit, claiming that Dobelle voluntarily resigned his post in November.
Westfield State University trustees, facing lawsuit from ex-president Evan Dobelle, express concern about liability insurance tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.117403752013-12-01T17:09:19Z2013-12-01T17:09:24ZThe policy was one of several canceled this year as part of a review of all campus insurance, according to Santiago, who said more than $100,000 was saved by eliminating unnecessary coverage. Jack Flynn | jflynn@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jflynn413/index.html
The policy was one of several canceled this year as part of a review of all campus insurance, according to Santiago, who said more than $100,000 was saved by eliminating unnecessary coverage.